Figure Dish
1880–90
Medium
Pressed opaque white glass
Dimensions
4 3/16 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (10.6 x 10.8 x 13.7 cm)
Classification
Dish
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Accession Number
46.140.745a, b
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About this artwork
"Figure Dish" by McKee and Brothers (American) from 1880–90 represents a significant artwork. Created in pressed opaque white glass, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a major museum collection, this work serves as documentation of artistic traditions and re...